Essential skills

The Government of the Republic of Uganda has received financing from the World Bank to implement the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project, which is being executed by the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development (MGLSD). The project aims to increase access to entrepreneurial services that will help female entrepreneurs grow their businesses in targeted locations, including both host and refugee districts.Part of these funds were used to develop a curriculum designed to empower women entrepreneurs by providing the essential tools, knowledge, and skills needed to succeed in today’s competitive business environment.  Government is now inviting eligible women entrepreneurs and their employees to apply for the entrepreneurship training course. The training will cover key areas such as financial literacy, ICT and business growth, business expansion and sustainability strategies, and effective customer communication, among other topics.

The first phase of training will take place from March to July 2025 in all cities, municipalities, and districts across Uganda. Applications should be addressed to The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social development, Attn: Project Coordinator, GROW Project and submitted to:

• 1. Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development
  Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street, GROW Project Offices, 3rd Floor.
• 2. Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) in every district
  Contact Person: GROW Focal Person.
• 3. Office of the Town Clerk in every City/Municipality.
  Contact Person: GROW Focal Person.

For inquiries, please contact: Tel: +256 200 244 000 | Toll-Free: 0800 307 777 | Email: [email protected]

Request for Applications: Essential Skills Training for Women Enterprises Under the Grow Project

Fill out the application form below to apply online.

Essential Skills Application Form

A. Background Information (Respond or Tick)1. Full Name2. Telephone Number3. Email (Optional)4. Gender Male Female5. Nationality Ugandan Refugee6. Please indicate your National Identification Number (NIN) or Refugee Number NIN Refugee NumberNIN Refugee NumberB. Business Information7. Name of the business8. Type of Business

9. Business Location

District/City:Subcounty/Division: Parish/Ward: Village/ cell/zone: Refugee Settlement:10. Annual revenue generated by the business in UGX 5 to 10m 10 – 20m 50m and above11. Are you a business owner or an employee? Business Owner Employee12. If you are a business owner, please indicate the number of employees 1 – 4 5 – 49 50 and aboveC. Disability
13. Do you have any disability? Yes No14. If yes, please choose the category of disability: None Hearing Disability Mental Disability Physical Disability Visual Disability Albinism Little People Others (Specify) Others (Specify)D. Confirmation

I declare and confirm that the information provided above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

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